va36 04 2013(director international data centre division)
Vacancy Announcement
Director - International Data Centre Division (D-1), VA36-04-2013
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its
Headquarters in Vienna is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen
under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the Treaty banning any
nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification
regime, including a network of 321 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre
and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.
We seek to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the following position in the Commission’s Provisional
Technical Secretariat:
Post: Director - International Data Centre Division
Grade: D-1
Vacancy Announcement: VA36-04-2013
Date of Issuance: 25-Jan-2013
Deadline Date: 26-Mar-2013
Reporting Date: As soon as possible
Duties and responsibilities:
Under the broad guidance of the Executive Secretary to:
Plan, coordinate and direct the programme of activities of the division for the achievement of the work
programme;
Assess and interpret policy issues, establish and adapt procedures and practices to improve effectiveness and
efficiency and to respond to a wide variety of concerns relevant to the work of the division;
Guide activities for the development of priority programmes and ensure co-ordination to enhance team work;
Direct the preparation of the programme and budget for the division, confer with senior managers, appraise
inputs and outcomes and ascertain that objectives and priorities are in line with higher management strategic
goals; present the division's budget at meetings of senior managers and the Preparatory Commission and its
Subsidiary Bodies;
Appraise the achievement of goals set within the division and examine with senior managers risks and
prospects with a view to ensuring enhanced co-ordination, team work and continued maximum efficiency in
the allocation and use of human and financial resources;
Work with States Signatories to assure that the IDC Division provides effective services as required by the
CTBT and report to the Preparatory Commission and its Subsidiary Bodies on IDC and related issues;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Advanced university degree, preferably at Ph.D. level, in geophysics or a related field;
At least 15 years of relevant experience at the national and/or international level, including the supervision of
a large group of highly skilled staff and proven ability to accomplish aims set by States Signatories;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Working knowledge of one of the
other official languages of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission is an asset
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Competencies:
Professionalism : Expert knowledge in physics, or a related field; ability to manage a complex Division
dealing with scientific and technical matters, and project management skills; ability to review and revise the
work of others; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
results; capable of identifying and addressing policy issues and presenting analytical findings in both technical
and non-technical terms and making decisions based on objective analysis; capable of producing reports and
papers on technical issues.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to plan, coordinate and organize work with in-depth understanding of its
strategic direction and achieve the Division’s objectives.
Communication: Very good skills in communicating complex issues with people from different backgrounds;
ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior
officials and States Signatories.
Teamwork: Very good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment;
capable of leading and gaining assistance of others in a team endeavour.
Technological Awareness: Ability to keep abreast of developments and relevant technologies applicable to the
profession.
Client Orientation: Skillful in identifying clients’
relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
needs
and
establishing
and
maintaining
effective
Leadership: Ability to provide leadership and direction to a highly professional and multicultural team, proven
record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment.
Managing Performance:
performance.
Ability
to
coach,
mentor,
motivate
and
develop
staff
and
encourage
good
Judgment/Decision-making: Good judgment and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact;
capable of ensuring an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve Division’s goals; proven
ability to provide strategic direction, to plan and establish priorities.
Vision: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks.
Remuneration/Contract:
CTBTO offers an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits. The level of pay for
internationally recruited staff is set within scales comparable to United Nations salaries. The indicative annual
net base for this particular post includes a starting tax free salary of US$ 95,394 (single rate) and US$ 103,204
(dependency rate), plus a variable Post Adjustment which stands at 59,60% for Vienna, Austria (at the time of
publication). The post adjustment is reviewed from time in line with the provisions that apply to staff in other
comparable International Organizations.
Additional benefits attached to the post include, where applicable, dependency allowance, education grant,
rental subsidy, six weeks annual leave and home leave travel every two years. The salary offered is subject to
deductions of contributions to the CTBTO Provident Fund and Health Insurance Scheme.
Initial contract for a fixed term of three years.
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How to apply
All applications should be made via the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the
vacancy announcement.
The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to
make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the selected candidate has less than the qualifications
required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter
duration than indicated in the Vacancy Announcement.
The CTBTO Preparatory Commission reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted
candidates.
CTBTO Preparatory Commission, Personnel Section, Vienna International Centre, Room E0979, P.O. Box 1200,
A-1400 Vienna. Tel: (43.1) 26030 6210. Fax: (43.1) 26030 5897. E-mail: [email protected]
THE PREPARATORY COMMISSION FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR-TEST-BAN TREATY
ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. APPLICATIONS
FROM QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED.
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Director - International Data Centre Division (D-1), VA36-04-2013
The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its
Headquarters in Vienna is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen
under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the Treaty banning any
nuclear-weapon-test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification
regime, including a network of 321 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre
and on-site inspections to monitor compliance.
We seek to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the following position in the Commission’s Provisional
Technical Secretariat:
Post: Director - International Data Centre Division
Grade: D-1
Vacancy Announcement: VA36-04-2013
Date of Issuance: 25-Jan-2013
Deadline Date: 26-Mar-2013
Reporting Date: As soon as possible
Duties and responsibilities:
Under the broad guidance of the Executive Secretary to:
Plan, coordinate and direct the programme of activities of the division for the achievement of the work
programme;
Assess and interpret policy issues, establish and adapt procedures and practices to improve effectiveness and
efficiency and to respond to a wide variety of concerns relevant to the work of the division;
Guide activities for the development of priority programmes and ensure co-ordination to enhance team work;
Direct the preparation of the programme and budget for the division, confer with senior managers, appraise
inputs and outcomes and ascertain that objectives and priorities are in line with higher management strategic
goals; present the division's budget at meetings of senior managers and the Preparatory Commission and its
Subsidiary Bodies;
Appraise the achievement of goals set within the division and examine with senior managers risks and
prospects with a view to ensuring enhanced co-ordination, team work and continued maximum efficiency in
the allocation and use of human and financial resources;
Work with States Signatories to assure that the IDC Division provides effective services as required by the
CTBT and report to the Preparatory Commission and its Subsidiary Bodies on IDC and related issues;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Advanced university degree, preferably at Ph.D. level, in geophysics or a related field;
At least 15 years of relevant experience at the national and/or international level, including the supervision of
a large group of highly skilled staff and proven ability to accomplish aims set by States Signatories;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential. Working knowledge of one of the
other official languages of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission is an asset
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Competencies:
Professionalism : Expert knowledge in physics, or a related field; ability to manage a complex Division
dealing with scientific and technical matters, and project management skills; ability to review and revise the
work of others; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
results; capable of identifying and addressing policy issues and presenting analytical findings in both technical
and non-technical terms and making decisions based on objective analysis; capable of producing reports and
papers on technical issues.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to plan, coordinate and organize work with in-depth understanding of its
strategic direction and achieve the Division’s objectives.
Communication: Very good skills in communicating complex issues with people from different backgrounds;
ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions and positions to staff, senior
officials and States Signatories.
Teamwork: Very good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment;
capable of leading and gaining assistance of others in a team endeavour.
Technological Awareness: Ability to keep abreast of developments and relevant technologies applicable to the
profession.
Client Orientation: Skillful in identifying clients’
relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
needs
and
establishing
and
maintaining
effective
Leadership: Ability to provide leadership and direction to a highly professional and multicultural team, proven
record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment.
Managing Performance:
performance.
Ability
to
coach,
mentor,
motivate
and
develop
staff
and
encourage
good
Judgment/Decision-making: Good judgment and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact;
capable of ensuring an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve Division’s goals; proven
ability to provide strategic direction, to plan and establish priorities.
Vision: Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks.
Remuneration/Contract:
CTBTO offers an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits. The level of pay for
internationally recruited staff is set within scales comparable to United Nations salaries. The indicative annual
net base for this particular post includes a starting tax free salary of US$ 95,394 (single rate) and US$ 103,204
(dependency rate), plus a variable Post Adjustment which stands at 59,60% for Vienna, Austria (at the time of
publication). The post adjustment is reviewed from time in line with the provisions that apply to staff in other
comparable International Organizations.
Additional benefits attached to the post include, where applicable, dependency allowance, education grant,
rental subsidy, six weeks annual leave and home leave travel every two years. The salary offered is subject to
deductions of contributions to the CTBTO Provident Fund and Health Insurance Scheme.
Initial contract for a fixed term of three years.
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How to apply
All applications should be made via the CTBTO e-Recruitment system before the deadline stated in the
vacancy announcement.
The CTBTO Preparatory Commission retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy; to
make an appointment at a lower grade in particular if the selected candidate has less than the qualifications
required; to make an appointment with a modified job description, or to offer a contract term for a shorter
duration than indicated in the Vacancy Announcement.
The CTBTO Preparatory Commission reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with shortlisted
candidates.
CTBTO Preparatory Commission, Personnel Section, Vienna International Centre, Room E0979, P.O. Box 1200,
A-1400 Vienna. Tel: (43.1) 26030 6210. Fax: (43.1) 26030 5897. E-mail: [email protected]
THE PREPARATORY COMMISSION FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR-TEST-BAN TREATY
ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. APPLICATIONS
FROM QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED.
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